10 things we've learned from the group stage of World Cup 2018

Mexico was trailing Sweden 3-0 on Wednesday and moments earlier the mood of the Mexicans had been bleak.

Brazil's relatively straightforward passage to the last 16 has created optimism among fans betting on a sixth World Cup title but coach Tite is using his characteristic restraint to prevent over-confidence among his players.

It is the first time in his career that Joachim Low has failed to take Germany past the group stages, and Brazil fans were quick to gloat.

Mats Hummels said defending champions Germany's group stage exit from the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938 was a "bitter" shock for the team.

Shin said he had assumed in his planning that Germany would have already qualified by the time this fixture came around and the fact that the world champions still need a win would make them a much more hard proposition.

Germany must win by two clear goals in Kazan on Wednesday to be sure of reaching the last 16.

After the draw for the 2018 World Cup was announced, no one would have foreseen that South Korea would oust Germany.

Brazil ease into last 16 with win over Serbia
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In remarks at a lunch with members of Congress Tuesday, Trump celebrated the decision as "a great victory for our Constitution". The policy applies to travelers from five countries with mostly Muslim populations: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen.

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Japan as a team showed character and persistence to keep going after a poor first half and they got their reward in their opener. Take a look through the gallery to reveal the predicted Senegal team to face Japan in World Cup Group H.

Colombia win 3-0 to knock Poland out of World Cup
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